Recent Job Vacancies at Proten International, April 2018

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Proten International, is recruiting on behalf of its clients in various sectors to fill the following positions below:     Job Title: Junior Accountant Location: Lagos Travel Required: No Level: Entry Position Type: Full Time Will Train Applicant(s): No Reports to: Managing Director Job Description

• We are looking for an ambitious Junior Accountant to provide support to the financial department by managing daily accounting tasks. Candidate will be part of a team of professionals working to maintain order and transparency for the company’s finances.
• Preparing financial statements and reporting are a large part of the junior accountant’s day-to-day work. The ideal candidate will be well-versed in accounting principles and able to work comfortably with numbers and attention to detail.
• The goal is to contribute to the overall efficient operation of the department and help the company be fully aware of its financial condition.
• This way it can make the right decisions and accomplish long term success.

Role and Responsibilities

• Manage all accounting operations based on accounting principles
• Prepare budget and financial forecasts
• Publish financial statements in time
• Conduct month-end and year-end close process
• Collect, analyze and summarize account information
• Compute taxes and prepare tax returns, balance sheet, profit/loss statement etc
• Develop periodic reports for management
• Audit financial transactions and document accounting control procedures
• Keep information confidential and secure them with random database backups
• Keep up with financial policies, regulation and legislation
• Post and process journal entries to ensure all business transactions are recorded
• Update accounts receivable and issue invoices
• Update accounts payable and perform reconciliations
• Assist in the processing of balance sheets, income statements and other financial statements according to legal and company accounting and financial guidelines
• Assist with reviewing of expenses, payroll records etc. as assigned
• Update financial data in databases to ensure that information will be accurate and immediately available when needed
• Prepare and submit weekly/monthly reports
• Assist with other accounting projects.

Qualification and Requirement

• Minimum of HND or BSC in Accounting.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in similar role
• Thorough knowledge of accounting and corporate finance principles and procedures
• Excellent accounting software user
• Strong attention to detail and confidentiality
• Organizational skills
• Strong communication skills
• Problem identification and analytical skills
• Good with numbers and figures and an analytical acumen
• Good understanding of accounting and financial reporting principles and practices
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office and familiarity with relevant computer software (e.g. SAP)

    Job Title: Product Innovation Officer Location: Lagos Travel Required: No Level: Entry Position Type: Full Time Will Train Applicant(s): No Reports to: Managing Director About the Role

• The Candidate will be responsible for developing products by identifying potential products; conducting market research; generating product requirements; determining specifications, production timetables, pricing, and time-integrated plans for product introduction; developing marketing strategies.
• Candidate will be accountable for the administration of the usual trade name of a company, creating plans and programs for merchandising and opening the dealings for a trade or group.
• The Candidate will make sure that other associates and workers in the innovation section of the company back-up targets and aims.
• Candidate be able to communicate with all areas of the company.

Role and Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of The Company’s Innovation, products and solutions strategy
• Engage with Business Operation Support, Sales and Customer insight to craft and develop innovative products and solutions that anticipate or respond to market and customer generated insights
• Enhance and redesign existing products and solutions to better suite market demands and evolution in technology
• To work with Business Operation Support to conduct product requirement validation and testing
• Update knowledge on leading practices with respect to The Company’s product portfolio
• Monitor the performance of the company’s products over their life cycle and report to Management to help advice on product retention
• Provide inputs, ideas, concepts and product feature research and make the case for enhancements where necessary
• Recommend product growth imperatives and make business case to the Management
• Manage requirement documentation and make them available for referral during product design and development
• Ensure compliance to proper innovation - product documentation and product development process
• Collect and collate data to optimize product performance and make recommendations to unit head
• Conduct periodic market research, competitive analysis and work with the Sales team to collate customer feedback and input on proposed new products
• Maintain the Company’s database of New Ventures and Alliances-specific market intelligence
• Manage due diligence process for strategic alliances with potential technical partners
• Undertake research and validation studies to analyse strategic issues and business-related challenges faced by the company, so that decision making is informed by facts and comprehensive analysis.
• Manage new partnerships
• Prepare and collate deal documentation, legal review, and transaction administration
• Produce comprehensive but targeted and insightful reports/presentations that summarise findings, market research and recommendations to inform management decisions on the scope of strategic ventures and alliances
• Develop and maintain strategic business partnerships with technical partners
• Work internally with, Business Operation Support, Finance etc. and externally with partners and legal counsel to negotiate and prepare new ownership and Operating Agreements.
• Ensure all service agreements and revisions are documented and updated and verify data integrity

Qualifications and Requirements

• Relevant Industry experience
• Knowledgeable in technology.
• Computer Science or Engineering Degree or work experience a strong plus
• Product management skills
• People Management
• Customer relation skills
• Product development skills
• Sales Planning
• Inventory Control
• Financial Planning and Strategy

Remuneration Salary: N200,000     Job Title: Territory Sales Manager Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers Job Category: Sales Travel Required:No Level: Entry Position Type: Full Time Will Train Applicant(s):No Reports to: Regional Sales Manager About the Role

• We are looking for a Territory Sales Manager to ensure increase in sales revenues and maintain customer relationships within an assigned geographical area
• In this role, we seek outstanding organizational and sales skills. We expect you to be an excellent communicator who understands customer needs. If you are also goal-driven and analytical, we’d like to meet you.
• Ultimately, you will ensure our clients are happy and search for ways to grow our sales.

Role and Responsibilities

• Devise effective territory sales and marketing strategies
• Handling a territory with 30-50 Base stations, 2/3 Company SNS/40-50 Dealers and Key retail outlet.
• Handle a team size of around 10 direct repartees.
• Recruitment of Dealer/Distributors.
• Collection from Dealers & Key retail outlets
• Target vs Achievement- Daily/Weekly/Monthly
• Direct Sales to SMEs
• Company owned Shop Management-admin/branding.
• Organizing BTL activities to enhance the sales.
• Work on Low fill BTSs
• Performance management
• Finding ways to ensure efficiency of sales operations Maintaining customer relationships
• Setting and meeting sales targets to increase revenue
• Analyze data to find the most efficient sales methods
• Meet with customers to address concerns and provide solutions
• Discover sales opportunities through consumer research
• Present products and services to prospective customers
• Participate in industry or promotional events (e.g. trade shows) to cultivate customer relationships
• Conduct training in sales techniques and company product attributes
• Assess sales performance according to KPIs
• Mentoring team
• Monitor competition within assigned region
• Prepare and submit reports to Regional Sales Manager

Qualification and Requirements

• B.Sc/B.A in Business, Marketing or any related field
• Proven experience in telecom/ISP/FMCG
• Minimum of 5 years in a supervisory position
• Proven track record of increasing sales and revenue; field sales experience is preferred
• Ability to develop sales strategies and use performance KPIs
• Proficient in MS Excel/Word, PPT
• Excellent communication skills
• Organizational and leadership ability
• Problem-solving aptitude

Salary N125,000     Job Title: Sales Executive Location: Mushin, Lagos Travel Required: No Level: Entry Position Type: Full Time Will Train Applicant(s): No Reports to: Regional Sales Manager About the Role

• We are looking for a competitive and trustworthy Sales Executive to help us build up our business activities.
• Candidate will be responsible for discovering and pursuing new sales prospects and maintaining customer satisfaction.
• The goal is to meet and surpass the company’s expectations to drive rapid and sustainable growth.
• Sales executives are the key point of contact between an organization and its clients: answering queries, offering advice and introducing new products.
• Sales executives promote products and services to customers and negotiate contracts with the aim of maximizing profits.

Role and Responsibilities

• Actively seek out new sales opportunities.
• Build networks and spheres of influence in order to grow prospect lists
• Conduct market research to identify selling possibilities and evaluate customer needs
• Set up meetings with potential clients
• Prepare and deliver presentations on products/services
• Prepare and report on goals, sales, and prospects
• Participate in events and conferences on behalf of the company
• Negotiate and close deals; handle complaints or objections
• Create frequent reviews and reports with sales and financial data
• To evaluate and study the position of the identified prospects in the industry
• To sell the company products/services by creating contacts and further making relationships with the prospects.

Qualification and Requirements

• Minimum of HND or BSC in relevant field
• Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in sales
• Proven experience as a sales executive or relevant role
• Thorough understanding of marketing and negotiating techniques
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office
• Proficiency in written and spoken English; second language a plus
• Experience with customer relationship
• Excellent Selling/Negotiation skills
• Having high degree of self-motivation and ambition
• Capability to grow in a competitive environment.

Salary N40,000/Month.     Job Title: Receptionist Location: Lagos Job Category: Client Services Travel Required:No Level: Entry Position Type: Full Time Will Train Applicant(s): No Reports to: Managing Director About the Role

• As a Receptionist, the candidate will be the first point of contact for our company
• Our Receptionist’s
• duties include attending to visitors and dealing with inquiries on the phone and face to face. Supplying information regarding the organization to the general public, clients and customers
• Candidate will also coordinate front-desk activities, including distributing correspondence and redirecting phone calls. Ultimately, a Receptionist’s duties and responsibilities are to ensure the front desk welcomes guests positively, and executes all administrative tasks to the highest quality standards

Role and Responsibilities

• Answer telephone, screen and direct calls
• Take and relay messages
• Provide information to callers
• Greet and welcome guests as soon as they enter the organization
• Direct persons to correct destination
• Deal with queries from the public and customers
• Ensure knowledge of staff movements in and out of organization
• Monitor visitor access and maintain security awareness by following safety procedures and controlling access via the reception desk (monitor logbook, issue visitor badges)
• Provide general administrative and clerical support
• Prepare correspondence and documents
• Receive and sort mail and deliveries
• Schedule appointments
• Maintain appointment diary either manually or electronically
• Organize conference and meeting room bookings
• Co-ordinate meetings and organize catering
• Monitor and maintain office equipment
• Control inventory relevant to reception area
• Tidy and maintain the reception area

Qualification and Requirements

• Minimum of HND or B.Sc
• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures
• Knowledge of computers and relevant software applications
• Knowledge of customer service principles and practices
• Keyboard skills
• Ability to work a switchboard
• Hands-on experience with office equipment (e.g. fax machines and printers)
• Professional attitude and appearance
• Solid written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to be resourceful and proactive when issues arise
• Excellent organizational skills
• Multitasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks
• Customer service attitude.

Salary N35,000     Job Title: Sales Executive Location: Lagos Travel Required: No Level: Entry Position Type: Full Time Will Train Applicant(s): No Reports to: Regional Sales Manager About the Role

• We are looking for a results-driven sales representative to actively seek out and engage customer prospects. Candidate will provide complete and appropriate solutions for every customer in order to boost top-line revenue growth, customer acquisition levels and profitability.
• In order to be successful in this role, Candidate will need to have a deep understanding of the sales process and dynamics, and also superb interpersonal skills. Previous experience in Sales is an added advantage.

Role and Responsibilities

• The sales representative will sell client’s suite of service offerings to the general public.
• Work with customers to find what they want
• Create solutions and ensure a smooth sales process.
• Work to find new sales leads, through business directories, client referrals, business networking etc.
• Monitors competition by gathering current marketplace information on pricing, products, new products, delivery schedules, merchandising techniques, etc.
• Resolves customer complaints by investigating problems; developing solutions; preparing reports.
• Provides historical records by maintaining records on area and customer sales.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Qualification and Requirements

• Very good command of English
• A good understanding of IT products/services
• Must have post-secondary education
• Must familiarize themselves with all client’s services at company website
• Customer service skills
• Meeting sales goals
• Negotiation skills
• Self-Confidence.

    How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications and CV's to: [email protected]   Application Deadline 25th April, 2018.  

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